Listening Session on Energy Affordability

State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa
Listening Session on Energy Affordability

State Rep James Arena-DeRosa will hold a listening session on energy affordability/transition to cleaner energy and H. 4744. The event will take place Saturday, January 3, at 10 AM in the Gilman Room of the Holliston Public Library. Register to attend and to speak on a particular aspect of this issue.

Massachusetts House Bill 4744 ("An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness") has been the subject of controversy and is referred to by opponents as the "Climate Rollback Bill" due to provisions that would weaken the state's climate goals. After strong public opposition, the bill was delayed by the House Ways and Means Committee in November 2025, and it is currently under review in that committee. 

Read the full text of the bill online.

Read Public Interest Research Group's take on the bill here.

Read Green Energy Consumers Alliance's take on the bill here.

Read Associated Industries of MA's take on the bill here.

2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention & Caucus Window Announced

Democrats from across the Commonwealth will gather in Worcester for the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention, taking place Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, at the DCU Center. Delegates, activists, and community leaders from every corner of Massachusetts will come together to formally consider statewide Democratic candidates and begin charting the path toward victory in 2026.

Worcester, at the heart of the Commonwealth, has a long history of Democratic organizing and grassroots leadership. That spirit will be on full display as thousands of Democrats unite for two days of organizing, decision-making, and collective action. This will be a nominating convention and an important moment to build momentum heading into the 2026 election cycle.

The caucus window for the 2026 Democratic State Convention has now been officially announced. Democratic caucuses will take place between Thursday, February 19, and Sunday, March 22, 2026. At its January 10 meeting, the Holliston Democratic Town Committee will be selecting the date for the Holliston Democratic Caucus. The meeting will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Holliston Town Hall. All Democrats interested in getting active, learning more about the caucus process, or considering a run for delegate or alternate are encouraged to attend.

Holliston will elect 10 delegates and 4 alternates to represent the town at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. Additional opportunities will be available for add-on delegates in designated categories, consistent with state party rules.

Learn more about caucus procedures, timelines, and delegate selection on the MassDems website. For questions, or to get involved, contact HDTC Chair Cynthia Burrow.

We look forward to seeing Holliston Democrats engaged locally and representing our community in Worcester in May 2026.

2025 Holliston Democratic Town Caucus

4/12/2025, 10:30 AM, Holliston Town Hall

Holliston Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) members are hosting the 2025 Democratic Town Caucus to select delegates to attend the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The caucus will convene at 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 12, at Holliston Town Hall. All Democrats registered to vote in Holliston are invited to participate and are encouraged to run for convention delegate. The convention will take place September 13 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

The caucus is open to the public and press, but only Holliston's registered and pre-registered Democrats are eligible to run and vote. Pre-registered Democrats must be at least 16 years old on the caucus date. Same-day registration is allowed. Those running as a delegate or alternate should be present at the caucus to be elected. However, if there are not enough candidates present to fill all delegate and alternate positions, two-thirds of those present and voting may move to have a candidate's name placed in nomination despite the candidate's absence, provided that the candidate has notified the Chair of their interest in running.

Holliston Democrats will vote to elect 10 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Holliston at the convention. Those not selected as a delegate or an alternate and who meet the qualifications can apply separately to be an add-on delegate in the following categories: youth, minority, disabled, LGBTQ+. Or ask about being a convention volunteer.

Registration will open at 10:00 AM. The caucus will begin at 10:30 AM. The caucus doors will close at 10:45 AM. Everyone waiting in line to register at 10:45 AM will be admitted to the caucus. Anyone arriving at registration after 10:45 AM will be designated as a guest and will not be able to run for delegate or to vote.

While not required, if you plan to run for a delegate or alternate seat, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/HDTC-Caucus-Prereg. This will help volunteers plan ahead for an efficient caucus. If you have more questions, email HDTC Chair Cynthia Burrow.